It is an essential part of a business person. They're a bit conservative and I wear them with a suit or pants and a blazer. I've had my Graysons for five years now and it's not like they're more than a month old. I repaired mine once and they came back like new. They are true to size. If you're currently buying a cheaper brand, I'd recommend switching to AE. If you wear $300 shoes for ten years and love them all the time, that's a better deal than buying $150 shoes every two years that look old after 6 months. AE is made in the USA and will make you proud.